Elkhead Creek near Hayden
7.5 mi- Level
- 2.7 ft
- Flow
- 6 cfs
Forecast peak 2.7 ft Sat 7 AM
Reading from Sat 5:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 6:50 AM MDT at KHDN
Clear and 34°1°.
Today: low 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 34°1°), high 59°15° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°).
Now 34°1°
Clear · Feels like 27°−3°
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7a | Sunny | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 35°2°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 93% | 5% | 0 |
| Sat 8a | Mostly sunny | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 37°3°) | 25°−4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 100% | 19% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Partly sunny | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 98% | 51% | 0 |
| Sat 10a | Partly sunny | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 79% | 63% | 1 |
| Sat 11a | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 57% | 80% | 3 |
| Sat 12p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 52°11° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 48% | 92% | 4 |
| Sat 1p | Cloudy | 57°14° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°) | 57°14° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 44% | 93% | 4 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 59°15° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 41% | 95% | 3 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 57°14° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°) | 57°14° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 46% | 97% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Drizzle | 56°13° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°) | 56°13° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from SW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 49% | 96% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Drizzle | 55°13° (likely 48°9° to 58°14°) | 55°13° | 10% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 54% | 95% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Drizzle | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 56°13°) | 52°11° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 62% | 89% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Showers | 49°9° (likely 45°7° to 53°12°) | 45°7° | 30% | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 71% | 69% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Mostly cloudy | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 40°4° | 10% | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 81% | 67% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Partly cloudy | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 37°3° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 87% | 59% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Mostly cloudy | 41°5° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 35°2° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 91% | 64% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Clear | 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°) | 33°1° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 95% | 29% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Mostly cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°) | 32°0° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 98% | 74% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Mostly cloudy | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 31°−1° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 100% | 68% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Partly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 31°−1° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 100% | 64% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 31°−1° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 100% | 60% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Clear | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 100% | 28% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Clear | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 41°5°) | 29°−2° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 100% | 21% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Partly cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 41°5°) | 29°−2° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 100% | 40% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 42°6°) | 28°−2° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 99% | 51% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 41°5°) | 29°−2° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 8 mph14 km/h | 100% | 62% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Showers | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 44°7°) | 32°0° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 100% | 50% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Showers | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°) | 39°4° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 89% | 55% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Sunny | 48°9° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 47°8° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 72% | 28% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 51°11° to 54°12°) | 52°11° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 61% | 68% | 4 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 45°7° to 55°13°) | 53°12° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 57% | 82% | 5 |
| Sun 2p | Drizzle | 53°12° (likely 46°8° to 54°12°) | 53°12° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 55% | 87% | 4 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 48°9° to 54°12°) | 53°12° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WNW, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 60% | 95% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 65% | 79% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 67% | 86% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 69% | 92% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 42°6° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 84% | 93% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 40°4° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 93% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°) | 37°3° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 96% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 45°7°) | 39°4° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 99% | 91% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 38°3° | 60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 94% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 37°3° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 100% | 96% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Showers | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 46°8°) | 36°2° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 100% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Showers | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 44°7°) | 35°2° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Showers | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 43°6°) | 34°1° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 100% | 96% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 43°6°) | 34°1° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 99% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Showers | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 43°6°) | 33°1° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 98% | 91% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Mostly cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 43°6°) | 32°0° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 100% | 74% | 0 |
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Best day outdoors this week: the one dry, mild day the forecasts agree on (high 62°17°).
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.05 in1.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.04 in0.9 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.09 in2.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.05 in1.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.4 in0.9 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Dry, high 59°, low 32°.
51% chance of rain, high 55°, low 31°, cooling off.
Dry, high 54°, low 26°.
Highs 44–62°; chance of precipitation on Saturday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GJT) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 2.7 ft Sat 7 AM
Reading from Sat 5:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 1.6 ft Sat 7 AM
Reading from Sat 5:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 1.2 ft Sat 7 AM
Reading from Sat 5:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 1.1 ft Sat 7 AM
Reading from Sat 5:15 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 74% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 26 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 28°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.
On average 8°4° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Hayden weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:15 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 56% cover).
Waxing gibbous
96% lit · growing
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